ONLINE MASTERING CLASSES

The Mastering Course is a comprehensive 8 week study in the art of mastering audio in the modern recording studio environment. These mastering classes are designed for those who want to learn the art of mastering from a 26 year professional in the music industry. You will learn how to master your own music production work and the work of other artists and music producers.

You do not need to have a pristine listening environment to do quality mastering work. You need to learn how to listen, what to listen for and how to apply the tools you have to acheive the results you desire.

In addition to the 8 two-hour mastering classes, you will also have access 40 additional Lessons that provide depth and detail for each week’s specific topic. The Lessons Include:

Support Videos

Audio Programs

Articles

Downloadable Support Materials

Access to the Replay of all live classes

Ask questions directly through the live classes or online forums

Check out the Scheduling information and detailed curriculum below…

The Program

Class 1: What is Mastering and the Mastering Process

This is an introduction to the art of Mastering audio, defining what it is and explaining its role in the music production process.

What is Mastering

Mastering vs. Pre-Mastering

The Evolution of Mastering

A History of Loudness

Modern Mastering

The Mastering Process, Step by Step

Class 2: Mastering Software and Hardware

There are many forms of Mastering Software. Some are focussed purely on processing audio and others offer advanced editing features and the ability to create CD Masters.

Basic Mastering Plugins

Advanced Mastering Plugins

CD Mastering Software

Mastering Hardware

Restoration Software

Class 3: Equalization in Depth

These lessons focus on the application of Equalization in the Mastering Process

Why Mastering EQs are Different

Working With Filters

Additive Equalization – Not So Much

EQ in the Processing Chain

Class 4: Compression and Limiting in Depth

These lessons focus on Compression and Limiting Techniques in the Mastering Process.

The Concept of Frequency Density

Mastering Compression Techniques

Mastering Limiter Techniques

MultiBand Compression Techniques

MultiBand Limiter Techniques

Class 5: Depth and Imaging Techniques

Size is about much more than just frequencies and compression, it’s also about depth and focused imaging. These lessons uncover valuable depth and imaging techniques to squeeze out all the size you can get from a mix.

The 3D Sound-Field

Stereo vs. M/S Processing

Early Reflections and Reverb

Exciters and Imaging Plugins

Mono Compatibility

Class 6: Levels and Loudness

Love it or hate it loudness is a inescapable part of the modern music production environment. This is about more than just making your mix louder than the next guy’s mix, it is about adapting your mixes to the many ways people listen to music and the environments they listen in.

Meters and Metering Techniques

Loudness vs. Levels

Compression Techniques for Loudness

Brick Wall Limiters

MultiBand Peak Limiting Techniques

The Upside and Downside to Maximizing Gain

Class 7: Mastering For CD

The process of mastering audio for CD involves a number of additional steps and considerations to get the best results from the manufacturing process.

Song Order

Editing, Relative Levels and Spacing

CD Subcodes and CD Text

ISRC and UPC/EAN Codes

DDP vs. CDR Masters (Red Book)

Glass Masters and the Manufacturing Process

Mastering Documentation

Class 8: Exporting and Conversion

After all the processing and preparation work is done, the final master must be exported and converted to the necessary formats for distribution. These lessons discuss